King William’s Blueprint for Cousins Beatrice & Eugenie’s Royal Roles
Oh, fantastic—another royal reinvention cooked up in Buckingham Palace. As Prince William readies himself for the throne, rumor mills (ahem, People Magazine and The Scottish Sun) have been churning out his grand strategy for cousins Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie. Spoiler alert: it involves streamlining duties, trimming budgets, and giving the “spare” siblings a very clear sign of who’s in charge.
According to insiders who actually have reading access to official memos, William plans to shrink the monarchy’s payroll by keeping only a handful of working royals on the public purse. That means Beatrice and Eugenie could be downgraded from “honorary HRHs” to mere occasional guests at state banquets. Sources say William sees them as “valued family members” but not frontline ambassadors—translation: fewer red-carpet appearances, more private birthday cakes.
But hey, it’s not all pauper-style exile. William is reportedly willing to offer both cousins limited annual stipends—enough to maintain Etiquette 101 but not enough to fuel a luxury yacht party. The catch? They must foot their own bills for international jaunts and runway fittings. Does anyone smell a guilt trip? Page Six notes that this move would align with Kate Middleton’s eco-conscious ethos—why jet-set when you can Zoom in style?
Patronage shake-ups are also on the menu. Beatrice might keep her charity gigs focused on technology and mental health, while Eugenie could retain her anti-trafficking advocacy. William allegedly believes these niches are “meaningful but niche,” effectively sidelining them from high-profile royal duties. In other words, they stay busy enough to justify mentions in society pages but not busy enough to crowd the heir and his wife.
Financial watchers point out that this plan dovetails with last year’s Sovereign Grant cap, which William vowed to respect. He’s aiming for a “lean, transparent” monarchy—because nothing says transparency like an internal memo leaked to tabloids. And let’s face it, if queries about why Cousin Eugenie paused Instagram comments on her last palace selfie don’t fly, we’ll soon see a lot more cryptic palace posts.
So, is this a bold modernization or a strategic sideline? Depends on whether you’re Beatrice with a Prada bill or Eugenie seeking solo spotlight. One thing’s certain: the next few years will reveal if William’s “slimming down” mantra turns into actual change or just another round of palace spin.
And that’s your dose of royal reality—no tiaras needed. You’re welcome.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, The Scottish Sun
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